The term "world" refers to the entire planet Earth, including all its countries, continents, and civilizations.
Related terms
Colonialism: Colonialism refers to the practice where one country extends its control over another region or territory for economic exploitation.
Mercantilism: Mercantilism is an economic system in which colonies exist primarily to benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and serving as markets for finished goods.
Imperialism: Imperialism is a policy or ideology where a nation seeks to extend its power and influence over other territories through colonization, military force, or economic dominance.